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THE SOUTH’S BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE NEWSPAPER VOLUME VI Successful Year For Extra-Curricular Activities, Club Review Shows Clubs On West Georgia Campus Have Been Very Active In The Past Year Clubs on West Georgia campus have been very active for the past year. Each one has sponsored a program in keeping with its own activity which has been a great benefit to this oollege. Those actively at work for the past year were: Officers Club. Thomas Luck, Chairman. This club drew up a constitution which was approved by Mr. Gunn and Mr. Ingram. They successfully sponsored a polio drive during the winter quarter, and arranged a social calander for the clubs of the cam pus. Zeta Sigma Pi—Tom Herndon, President. Six Little Forums and two chapel programs sponsored by Zeta Sigma Pi gave West Georgia a clearer view of the current social and economic prob lems of the South. The very successful Club Night program and the annual social, a progres sive dinner, are among achieve ments of the club. Mu Zeta Alpha—Henry Hard man, President. The objectives of the science club were carried out in sponsoring forums in Paulding and Carroll counties to give information concerning the Ellis Health Law and programs in health throughout Carroll Coun ty. The annual social was a ban quet at the Crepe Myrtle Hotel. The Glee Cli#) 3 *—Directed by Mr. Watson and Miss St. Clair. Both clubs participated in an ac tive program consisting of tours to various towns, chapel programs, church services, several music ap preciation hours, and concerts. The Men’s club sponsored 2 dances, and the Women’s club had a picnic as their annual social. Dramatic Club —Tom Luck, pres sident. The play, “The Rivals” was successfully presented to large audiences in towns near Carroll ton. Debating Club—Tom Luck, pre sident. Intercollegiate debates were held with Young Harris, Univer sity of Georgia Agricultural School, University of Georgia freshmen, and Americus Junior College. The club sponsored intramural debat ing tournament, and forums in rural sections. Voluntary Religious Association —Tom Herndon, president. V. R- A. Council planned and arranged weekly vesper programs, sponsor a trip to Tuskegee and the Student Conference at LaGrange, and was in charge of the very successful Religious Emphasis Week. Le Circle Francais—Warren Yat es, president. French Club con ducted monthly meetings at which programs to stimulate interest in French language and customs wer given. Several French plays were presented. Alpha Psi—Dot Smith, president. This club has sponsored programs on social professional, and finan cial studies in home economics. A chapel program on etiquette, a Hobby Show and a May Day pro gram were among its other acti vities. Three socials, a Milk Maid's Ball, a barn dance, and a formal (Continued on Page Four) 39-40 Officers Take Over New Positions The newly elected officers of the various campus organizations for the school term 1939-40 have been released by the club officials: Mu Zeta Alpha President, Ned Bradford; vice president, Helen Drummond; secre tary, Mary Poor; treasurer, Mather Hyatt. Zeta Sigma Pi Nina Wiley, president; Forrest Champion, vice - president; Jane Thompson, secretary; Mildred Mor ris, treasurer. French Club Owen Moore, president; Jane Thompson, vice-president; Mildred Gaston, secretary; Violet Poland, treasurer. Men’s Glee Club Owen Moore, president; Lewis Higgins, vice - president; Arnold Stark, secretary; Mack Weaver, Li brarian. V. R. A. Ed Padgett, president; Helen Drummond, vice-president; Rebec ca Manning, secretary and treasu rer. 4-H Club Nell Parish, president; Emily Shell, Othello Hammonds, vice-pre sidents; Betty Fletcher, secretary and treasurer. Dramatic Club Chris Johnson, president; Forrest Champion, vice-president; June Cul ver, secretary. Ciceronian Merrill Traylor, president; Hazel Jolly, vice-president; Lunnie Park er, secretary. Ball Captains Seth Whittemore, Basket ball; James Morrison, Baseball. President To Make Radio Talk Tonight President I. S. Ingram will speak over WSB tonight at 5.15 P. M. Genola time. The program is the popular Forward Georgia program which has presented such note worthy speakers as President J. C. Rogers of North Georgia College, Professor H. E. Dennison of Geor gia Tech and Prfessor John E. Drewry, School of Journalism, Uni versity of Georgia. Mr. Ingram, an experienced radio speaker, will speak on “Rural Edu cation,” a topic of current interest. Alumni Day And Dance Big Success The Alumni Tea Dance held Wednesday afternoon brought a climax to the first annual Alumni day. The Tea Dance and Alumni Day, with President Stewart Mar tin acting as host and Secretary Frances Williams, as hostess, was a big success. The new dining hall-gymnasium was the center of the association’s activities and business. THE WEST GEORGIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1939 Year Climaxed By Final Dance For Sophomores The Faculty and Freshman Class entertained the Sophomore Class at a dance in the new gymnasium on Wednesday evening, June 7th from eight-thirty until twelve. A lattice fence entwined with roses encircled the back of the stage. In each window there was placed boxes filled with roses. Pastel shaded balloons floated overhead. Serpentine and confetti added to the hilarity of the occasion. The leadout was guided by Miss Edna Dean Dally, president of the Sophomore Class, followed by the other Sophomore Class officers. Next In line was the officers of the student body, officers and members of the Officers Club, and the remainder of the Sophomore Class. The widely known Auburn Col legians from the Alabama Poly technique Institute played for the dancing from the stage of the new building. During intermission refreshments were served in the new dining hall. Members of the freshman class poured punch from the beautifully appointed tables. Women’s Glee Club Sing Over W.S.B. Climaxing their annual spring tours the Women’s Glee Club, com posed of about twenty-five mem bers, gave a concert over Radio station WSB last Tuesday, May 29. The program under the direc tion of Miss Dorothy St. Clair con sisted of the following selections. Sanctus —by Schubert. Lift Thine Eyes—Mendelssohn. Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind —Sarjeant. Echo Song—Harris. I Will Give You The Keys of My Heart—English Folk song. April Maiden —Welsh Folk song. Elfin Horn —Swedish Folk song. The club had its annual picnic Saturday May 27. This picnic was scheduled to have been held at Warm Springs, but due to compli cations it was necessary to have it at Spence’s Lake. Guests Entertained By President The President’s Reception, held in the home of President and Mrs. Ingram last Tuesday night, June 6 from 8 until 10 oclock P. M., was a very delightful affair. A total of 172 guests, including sophomores, faculty, and several honor guests, were entertained by the host and hostess with the aid of six freshmen who helped with the refreshments. The honor guest were freshmen chosen on the basis of their scho lastic achievement for the past year. They are: Carolyn Arnall, Forrest Champion, Virginia Fridell, Peggy Gates, Hazel Jolly, and Mil dred Morris. The home was attractively de corated and every item was car ried out perfectly, making this Sophomore Reception the greatest success. West Georgia's Sixth Commencement Sees 69 Receive Diplomas Today Dr. Spright Dowell, President Of Mercer University, Is Principal Speaker Baccalaureate Speaker 'N :•: ‘ IMP j- S DR. SPRIGHT DOWELL President of Mercer University who speaks at Commence ment Exercises this morning. Film Shown Students On Labor Problems Members of the student body as well as several faculty member* gathered in the new auditorium Wednesday night, May 31, to view a motion picture ‘The Challenge,” that was sponsored by the leaders of the forum movement in Georgia and the audio-visual department of the Atlanta Public School sys tem in connection with the local Social Science department. Mr. L. E. Roberts introduced Mrs. Albion, Atlanta Forum leader, who explained how the picture, which is the story of men and machines, is used to promote dis cussion on the problem of labor and capital. Dean Gunn Receives Rosenwald Award Dean W. F. Gunn was recently awarded a Rosenwald Scholarship of a four month’s travel and study that will be beneficial in his work at West Georgia College. The scholarship is given annually to one of the members of the West Georgia faculty; Professor Gordon Watson received it in 1937-38 to study at the University of North Carolina and Miss Kate Downs re ceived it in 1938-39 to attend Colum bia University. Mr. Gunn has been given a trail er in order that his family may accompany him. He will begin his tour September Ist, and will visit the Petrified Forest, Seqwoia For est, Bolder Dam and the San Fran cisco World's Fair. While in Cali fornia he will observe projects of various colleges but will not re ceive college credits. On his re turn he will observe a Rosenwald project at Grambling, Louisiana. DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF W. G. C. NUMBER SIXTEEN Climaxing a two-year course of study for sixty-nine sophomores, this morning saw the largest sopho more class in the history of West Georgia College receive diplomas from President I. S. Ingram. West Georgia’s College’s sixth annual commencement exercises were held this morning beginning at 10:00 o’clock in the new audi torium, with President Spright Do well, Mercer University, delivering the Baccalaureate address. Following the processional march, rendered by the Men’s and Wom en’s Glee Clubs, the invocation was given by Reverend H. P. Bell. Pro ceeding the presentation of the speaker by President Ingram the Men’s Glee Club sang “Ave Maria” by Arcadelt. After the delivery of the princi pal address by President Dowell, Dean W. Fred Gunn made the pre sentation of the candidates for graduation. President Ingram pre sented the diplomas and certifi cates to the following graduates: Normal diplomas: Sara Frances Archer, Mary Elizabeth Baxter, Ce cil Culpepper, Janet Cureton, Edna Dailey, Gladys Dailey, Merle Eng lish, Mary Graham, Virginia Hayes, Carolyn Hobbs, Peggy Huff, Marie Jones, Vada Kent, Ruth Lovvorn, Leona Michael, Paul Morris, Sara Perkins, Alice Roberts, Mary Rob inson, Lucile Simmons, Sara Step hens. Junior College Certificates: Hu bert Aultman, Jack Barnwell, Jam es Borders, George Carter, Eva Daniel, Horace Davis, Merlin Goss, Lamar Hammond, Virginia Ham rick, Thomas Herndon, Esther M. Jaillett, Warren Jones, Harbin King, Ceylene Lawler, Mildred Lee, Ruth Meeks, Helen Mitchell, W. L. Nix, Margaret Powell, Betty Reynolds, Ila Rooks, Zelda Rooks, O. E. Smith, Lestina Stantley, War ren Yates, Joe York. Terminal Diplomas: Geraldine Blissitt, Wayne Crumpton, Willis Hurst, Allen Longino, Gordon Smith, Thomas Wiggins. Home Economics Diplomas: Es telle Barron, Martha J. Brooks, Willellen Brooks, Rudene Burn ham, Frances Campbell, Elizabeth Davis, Katherine Fuller, Doris Marchman, Virginia Mott, Frances Phillips, Virginia Ramsey, Doris Saterfield, Dorothy Smith, Nelie Wiley, Elizabeth Wise, Catherine Wood. Following the deliverance of the diplomas the recessional was sung by the audience. Head Marshall was Henry Crow der assisted by George Bowdoin and Eldred Bass. Ushers were Minelle Gibson and Jane Thomp son. New Staff Edits West Georgian Beginning with this issue the West Georgian is edited by anew staff, Marcus Waits as editor, Starr Miller associate editor, Harold Dun away business manager, Marvin Martin and Emily Shell as assist ant editors.